Barrett vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

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Barrett Rank #186

Paxton Rank #288

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Barrett or Paxton more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Paxton mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Barrett and Paxton boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.